Uganda Safari Highlight

10 Day Best Of Uganda Safari Tour

$4354-5630 USD

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Safari summary

Uganda offers a unique 10-day safari focused on chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, with scenic landscapes, friendly locals, and cozy lodges like Turaco Treetops. Most activities are included, but extra adventures—like lion tracking, canoeing, or biking with zebras—can be added. It's a perfect mix of wildlife, comfort, and unforgettable experiences in southern Uganda.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, December
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Lake Mburo Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Internal flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Murchison to Ziwa Rhino Sancutuary

Murchison Falls

Drive about 337km (6 hrs) northwest through Uganda’s scenic countryside to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Track rhinos on foot with a guide and get up close to these massive creatures. After lunch at Kabalega Diner, continue to Murchison Falls National Park. Check in at your lodge and relax for the evening as you prepare for the adventures ahead. https://greenwaynaturetours.com/tour/10-day-best-ugands-safari-tour/

Heritage/Murchison/Pakuba/Nile/Paraa

Morning Game Drive &Afternoon Boat

Murchison Falls

Enjoy a full day at Murchison Falls National Park. Start with a morning game drive in search of lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, buffalos, and antelopes. In the afternoon, take a scenic boat cruise on the Nile to see hippos, crocodiles, birds, and maybe even elephants. The 3-hour cruise ends at the base of the powerful 40-meter Murchison Falls. For the best view, sit on the boat’s left side as it follows the left bank.

Lodges: Heritage/Murchison/Pakuba/Nile/Paraa

Visit Falls Top, transfer Kibale

Kibale

After breakfast, drive about 366km (6 hrs) to the top of Murchison Falls. Take a scenic walk to see the powerful waterfall where the Nile forces through an 8-meter gap. If time permits, walk down for a full view of this stunning sight. Then continue your journey to Kibale Forest, passing villages, rainforests, tea plantations, and crater lakes. On clear days, see the Rwenzori Mountains before arriving at Kibale, a haven for monkeys and wildlife.

Chimp/Kibale, Kibale/Chimp, Crater/Primate

Chimpanzee Tracking Bigodi Village

Kibale

Today, explore Kibale Forest Park for an unforgettable chimpanzee trek. Home to East Africa’s highest primate diversity, you’ll watch chimps in their natural habitat, from babies to protective males. After the trek, enjoy lunch, then visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided primate walk. This community-led site protects many primates, mammals, and 200+ bird species. Return to your lodge to relax, share stories, and enjoy dinner.

Chimp/Kibale, Kibale/Chimp, Crater/Primate

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth

Say goodbye to Kibale and enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel through the beautiful Rwenzori Mountains region, passing lush farmland and quaint towns. Stop briefly at the Equator for photos. Upon entering the park, spot Ugandan Kobs and possibly elephants or buffalo. Take a break for a light lunch before a game drive through the park. Arrive at your lodge to relax, then enjoy a delicious dinner to end your day.

Elephant Plains, Kambura, Mweya, Park View

Game Drive & Boat Cruise Kazinga

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s premier big game spot, home to over 600 bird species and 96 mammal species including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, topis, warthogs, giant forest hogs, and primates. Enjoy exciting game drives and scenic boat cruises on Kazinga Channel, linking Lake George and Lake Edward. Watch diverse wildlife and numerous birds attracted to the water, and spot many hippos—the channel hosts one of the largest hippo populations year-round.

Elephant Plains, Kambura, Mweya, Park View

Track Tree-Climbing Lions & Bwindi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Bid farewell to the northern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and head towards the Congolese border. During your five- to six-hour journey, enjoy an exciting game drive through the Ishasha Plains, famous for its tree-climbing lions. After exploring Ishasha, continue on a breathtaking drive through rolling hills and terraced fields, eventually reaching the stunning Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Buhoma Camps & Lodges; Gorilla Forest Camp

Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi Impenetrable

Enter Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with expert guides for a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure. Follow the signs of these gentle giants and observe them from a respectful distance as they interact naturally. After trekking, receive your gorilla trekking certificate in a special “gorilla graduation” ceremony. Enjoy a packed lunch, then travel 90 minutes through scenic Kigezi Highlands to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its terraced islands and 200+ bird species, perfect for relaxing and water

Lake Bunyonyi Rock & Birdnest Resorts; Meals B,LD

Relaxed breakfast & transfer Mburo

Lake Mburo

Leaving Lake Bunyonyi, you’ll carry unforgettable memories of gorilla encounters and Central Africa’s stunning beauty. Your northeast journey takes most of the morning, stopping for lunch at Igongo Cultural Centre, which features conference facilities, a five-star hotel, a top restaurant, craft centers, shops, and a renowned museum. After lunch, continue to Lake Mburo National Park. Near the park, see long-horned Ankole cattle tended by the Bahima people—a perfect photo spot. In the evening

Mihingo & Mpogo Lodges; Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walking or Mountain Bike Safari

Lake Mburo

In the morning, choose a mountain bike or walking safari to spot giraffes, elands, zebras, impalas, and more. With no lions or elephants, these safe activities offer an intimate wildlife experience. Mihingo Lodge guests can also book horseback safaris. After your activity and late breakfast, drive back across the Equator to Entebbe. In the evening, you’ll be dropped at the airport for your flight home, ending your 10-day Uganda safari adventure. Extensions available.

No Accommodation; Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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